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In a landmark case involving a practical joke gone awry, a patient undergoing anesthesia was subjected to the insertion of pig tusks into her mouth as a prank by dental staff. The patient, suffering significant mental distress, subsequently sued the insurer of the dental practice. She won her case and was awarded damages, highlighting important legal principles such as general liability and the duty to defend in cases of alleged torts. This incident serves as a critical reminder of the potential backlash from seemingly harmless jokes within healthcare settings.

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  1. Insurance Insurer Responsible for Practical Joke Taken Badly Lev & Fez

  2. Case Summary A patient on anesthesia had pig tusks put in her mouth as joke then sued for mental distress. She won the case and was awarded money.

  3. Key words • General liability- The risk assumed if something goes wrong. • Duty to defend- Its your job to protect the person in trouble • Tort- Something bad on to someone else • Dental practice- An office that works on teeth • Practical joke- Something to make someone laugh

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